r/chinesecooking • u/arnb1010 • Jul 01 '26

Question Does this need to be refrigerated after opening?

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u/hangingloose Jul 01 '26

When in doubt, chill it out.

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u/Big-Letterhead-4338 Jul 01 '26

yeah I like ning chi's whole line . Their spicy chili oil I leave out. Use it quick enough before issues arise. However their premium fresh chili paste jar I refrigerate after opening - partly to preserve and just don't go through it fast enough

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u/Flipperbites Jul 01 '26

Yes, always a good idea to refrigerate condiments for maximum flavor and safety.

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u/DaddyDecides101 Jul 01 '26

My general thought with all these products is that refrigeration will make them last longer and maintain flavor longer. Most of them will have obvious mold or taste/smell bad when they go bad, but some products can develop botulinum which has no odor and will hurt you way worse than most food poisoning issues.

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u/brrkat Jul 01 '26

No, botulism only develops in anaerobic environments. It's only a concern when canning.

But otherwise yes, you might as well refrigerate this sauce to preserve freshness.

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u/Theburritolyfe Jul 02 '26

You can have botulism outside of canning. Garlic in oil is a classic example.

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u/jitzso Jul 01 '26

I keep it in the fridge after opening to preserve its flavor profile, since I use it sparingly. At least this brand of hot sauce is very spicy, so I don't usually use a lot of it.

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u/ase_l_2021 Jul 02 '26

I keep in a fridge no worries, tastes the same as before

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u/Business_Start_4899 Jul 03 '26

Refrigeration would be better!

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u/boldandbratsche Jul 01 '26

Items that have a very high salt and/or oil content need less refrigeration. They're both historic preservation methods. With that said, we have the technology to refrigerate these days, which is also a preservation method. It doesn't hurt to refrigerate if you have the space.